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McPherson’s Adeline Kramer is Among Top Sophomore Runners in the State

Sunday, July 26

After an impressive freshman campaign, McPherson’s Adeline Kramer enters the 2026 cross country season looking to take another step forward among Kansas’ top distance runners. Sports in Kansas rates Kramer as one of the top sophomore runners to watch in Kansas this fall. As a freshman,... Read More.

Andale Alums Katelyn, McKenzie Fairchild Compete in Javelin in Outdoor Championships

Sunday, July 26

Former Andale standouts Katelyn and McKenzie Fairchild, now competing for Texas A&M, placed sixth and seventh in the women’s javelin at the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships in New York. According to Sports in Kansas, Katelyn finished sixth with a throw of 53.76 meters (176... Read More.

Sterling High School Alum Tyus Wilson Defends USATF High Jump Title

Sunday, July 26

Sterling High School and University of Nebraska alum Tyus Wilson won the high jump gold medal with a jump of 7 feet, 6 inches at the U.S. track and field championships Friday night at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Wilson successfully defended his 2025... Read More.

Hoisington Senior Outside Hitter Sofia Simic Returns as Sports in Kansas Volleyball Player to Watch

Sunday, July 26

Sofia Simic enters her senior season as one of the most accomplished volleyball players in Kansas after leading Hoisington High School to a 38-7 record and a fourth-place finish in Class 3A last fall. The 6-foot-2 outside hitter was named the 2025 Class 3A Player... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cat Cats Shut Out by Santa Barbara, Liberal at NBC Tournament

Sunday, July 26

The Great Bend Bat Cats were shut out 8-0 by the Santa Barbara Foresters Friday night in an NBC Tournament Pool C game at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. The Bat Cats lost to the Liberal Bee Jays 7-0 Sunday morning in a Baseball ‘Round... Read More.

Bugner Leads Strong Monarchs Hitting in NBC Victory

Sunday, July 26

Drew Bugner finished a home run shy of the cycle Saturday, having three of the Hutchinson Monarchs' 16 hits, and the Monarchs bounced back from Thursday's extra-inning loss to beat TPA Stix 10-5 at the NBC World Series at Wichita State's Eck Stadium. The win,... Read More.

Lonestar Rallies With Two Runs in the 10th Inning to Top Monarchs in World Series Opener

Friday, July 24

WICHITA - Lonestar Baseball Club scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning Thursday, rallying to beat the Hutchinson Monarchs 6-5 on the first night of the NBC World Series at Eck Stadium. The Lonestar rally started with nobody on base and two... Read More.

Haven Junior Cole Brawner is Football Player to Watch

Thursday, July 23

Cole Brawner emerged as one of the top underclassmen in Class 2A last season after a breakout campaign that earned him First Team Sports in Kansas All-State and First Team Sports in Kansas Non-Senior honors on offense. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound running back rushed for 1,586... Read More.

Monarchs Set For NBC World Series Opener Today at Eck Stadium

Thursday, July 23

The Hutchinson Monarchs will open the NBC World Series at 6 p.m. today at Eck Stadium on the Wichita State campus, as the Monarchs will take on Lonestar Baseball Club. The Monarchs are the reigning NBC champion and will be looking for their fourth straight... Read More.

Athlete of the Week Brecken Dowsey, Trinity Catholic Cheer

Thursday, July 23

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Trinity Catholic senior, Brecken Dowsey as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Dowsey attended the National Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp in Norman, Okla., with the Trinity Catholic squat and received... Read More.

A Legacy Reimagined: Kansas City Chiefs Release Renderings for New Stadium Set To Open in 2031

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released initial concept renderings for the club's brand new enclosed stadium set to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. "Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home," Chiefs... Read More.

Witt (Lower Back Tightness) Placed on IL for 1st Time in His Career

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. is in the middle of his fifth Major League season and had never been on the injured list until Wednesday, when the Royals placed their star shortstop on the 10-day IL with back tightness that hasn’t improved enough for... Read More.